SWEETWATER, Fla. — Sweetwater Police Chief Sergio Diez announced on Friday that police officers will be protecting Black Friday and Christmas shoppers at Dolphin Mall.
During a news conference, Diez said “Operation Safe Holiday” included a mobile command center that will operate as a police station at 11401 NW 12 St.
“Zero tolerance for anybody that thinks they’re going to come into this mall and commit a crime, my officers are ready,” Diez said.
The operation includes police officers working undercover, detectives using drones, and electric motorcycles.
“If you see something, dial 912, call us, I guarantee we’ll respond within a minute,” Diez said.
With 25% of the mall’s sales expected in the next two months, traffic is always an issue, so police officers will also be directing cars.
“When you come and park, lock your cars, don’t leave items inside. Visitors inside the mall, don’t leave your purse, items, cell phones unattended,” Diez said.
The operation starts on Saturday and it will be running through Jan. 4.
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